I'm almost certain the screenshot feature is listed in the iPod touch/iPhone user guide. It's not like it's a secret ability or anything.

Edit: Found in the iPhone user manual:

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"Take a screenshot of iPhone’s display: Quickly press and release the Sleep/Wake and
Home buttons at the same time. A flash of the screen lets you know the screenshot
was taken. The screenshot is added to the Camera Roll."

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